Sopris Elementary School serves 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Sopris Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sopris Elementary School's student population of 345 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
345 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Sopris Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sopris Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#848 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
41%
35%

Black
n/a
4%

White
55%
52%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
30%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sopris Elementary School's ranking?
Sopris Elementary School is ranked #848 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Sopris Elementary School often compared to?
Sopris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenwood Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Sopris Elementary School?
345 students attend Sopris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sopris Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sopris Elementary School?
Sopris Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sopris Elementary School offer ?
Sopris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sopris Elementary School part of?
Sopris Elementary School is part of Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1.
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